Scotland Reaches Record Foreign Direct Investment Levels, Tops UK Outside London for 11th Year
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Scotland has reached record levels of foreign direct investment (FDI), according to EY's UK Attractiveness Survey 2026. The country remains the UK's top FDI destination outside London for the eleventh consecutive year. First Minister John Swinney attributes this success to Scotland's highly skilled workforce, strong infrastructure, and favorable business environment. One in three businesses planning to invest in the UK are now considering Scotland.
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bskyScotland Reaches Record Foreign Direct Investment Levels, Tops UK Outside London for 11th Yeardigit.fyiKey quotes
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EY's UK Attractiveness Survey 2026 has found that Scotland remains the UK's top destination for foreign direct investment outside London for the eleventh consecutive year
One in three businesses planning to invest in the UK are now considering Scotland
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